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[hadthehighground]

Need to talk with Obi-Wan privately via amulet or want to physically meet him somewhere? This is the place to do it!

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[actualhumandisaster]

It had been Obi-Wan who had held Anakin back before. Who had grounded him and talked sense into him when he was getting way too emotional to think clearly. staying back on Coruscant while his former teacher was sent away had left him to deal with everything that was piling up way over his head all by himself.

"When I arrived, Master Windu had the Chancellor pinned down. I saw an old man begging for his life and a Jedi Master raising his lightsaber to strike down the man that had been a close friend to me ever since I came to Coruscant." Anakin gave more detail to the event, yet didn't look at Obi-Wan "I knew that Palpatine was the Sith Lord. He had told me. I have seen him use his Force Lightning against Master Windu. I knew exactly whom I was saving..."

"I made a decision that costs the lives of countless Jedi. And all that after Master Windu himself told me he trusted me." That detail alone only made it worse. He had just finally gained the Jedi Master's trust, then went to betray him and everyone else.

"...if only it were possible to go back... To do things differently..."

[hadthehighground]

The sadness only continued to weigh heavier on Obi-Wan as he listened. It was a tragic tale, one that he hadn’t had a full picture of at the time they met again on Mustafar. However, they didn’t really have a chance to talk things out there. The deeds had all been done and Anakin had already lost himself completely to the dark side. Here things were different.

“I can see why you were so conflicted.”

His voice was one of understanding, not judgement.

“You were used and manipulated by him. Pressured to making a decision based on your emotions in a split moment. It’s... my fault really for not having realized what he was doing sooner. For not protecting you.”

If only they could go back indeed.

“But we can not dwell on the past or the what-ifs. We have to move forward with a hope that things can be better. You have already made great strides in that direction.”

[actualhumandisaster]

Used and manipulated. By a man he considered a friend. By a man he trusted with more of his secrets than he should have...

"...I was a fool for trusting him so much." Anakin muttered, then finally turned his head towards Obi-Wan, searching the man's eyes "I was a fool for trusting him more than I trusted you. But I know that now."

Now. Now he understood why Obi-Wan had such a bad feeling regarding the Chancellor. And that he should have trusted the Jedi more.

"I'm sorry I was such an idiot."

[hadthehighground]

A light sigh and Obi-Wan’s expression softened. Anakin certainly had made some poor decisions, and he had a better understanding of why. Still, the repentant words meant a lot.

“And I’m sorry I wasn’t a better friend. That you couldn’t feel safe trusting me.”

He had his own regrets clearly, but maybe... hopefully, they could put this behind them and heal each other’s wounds. So with that, Obi-Wan leaned back and held out an arm to him in an offered embrace.

“Come.”

[actualhumandisaster]

At last, the younger man found it in him to smile again. It was a small, a shy smile, but a smile nonetheless.

"How do I even deserve you..." he muttered, more to himself, but very willingly accepted the older man's offer for simple, physical closeness.

Lying back down as well, Anakin wrapped his arms around Obi-Wan and let himself be pulled into the embrace while at the same time returning it, telling himself and his mind to relax once more and just enjoy the soothing experience to be close to this man he loved so much.

[hadthehighground]

His smile broadened as the offer was accepted, though he had little reason to believe it wouldn’t be. Pulling him over, he let Anakin’s head rest against his chest. His arms also going around the man he loved just as deeply. Also allowing his presence in the Force to wrap around Anakin in a soothing manner. Just as he pulled the blanket over them.

“Now, get some rest, dear one.”

A kiss was placed on Anakin’s brow.

“Good night.”

Comfortable and settled in, he then closed his eyes to allow himself to drift off again as well.